2020 GMC Acadia trim levels explained
Base to top
$18,500
- 5 trims. $29,800 to $48,300.
- Base: SL FWD. Top: Denali AWD.
- 3 more trims without a price.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL FWD | $29,800 | N/A | 2.5L 4cyl | 193 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| SLE FWD | $33,800 | N/A | 2.5L 4cyl | 193 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| SLE AWD | $36,200 | N/A | 2.0L | 230 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Denali FWD | $46,300 | N/A | 3.6L | 310 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 6 |
| Denali AWD | $48,300 | N/A | 3.6L 6cyl | 310 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 6 to 7 |
| AT4 AWD | $41,300 to $42,200 | N/A | 3.6L 6cyl | 310 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| SLT AWD | $40,800 to $41,700 | N/A | 2.0L 4cyl | 230 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 to 7 |
| SLT FWD | $38,800 to $39,700 | N/A | 2.0L | 230 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
What changes at each step
SL to SLE: +$4,000
SL FWD $29,800 to SLE FWD $33,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Satellite radio.
SLE to Denali: +$12,500
SLE FWD $33,800 to Denali FWD $46,300.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 3.6L.
- Power: 193 hp to 310 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 22 mpg.
- Seats: 7 to 6.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Remote start, plus 13 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Denali FWD, $46,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Denali FWD, $46,300. Optional from SLE FWD, $33,800.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Denali FWD, $46,300.
- 360 camera: optional from Denali FWD, $46,300.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SL FWD, $29,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SL FWD, $29,800.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Denali FWD, $46,300. Optional from SLE FWD, $33,800.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: SL FWD, $29,800.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Denali FWD, $46,300.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Denali FWD, $46,300. Optional from SLE FWD, $33,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Denali FWD, $46,300.
- Panoramic roof: optional from SLE FWD, $33,800.
- Not on any trim: premium audio.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SL FWD | SLE | Denali | AT4 AWD | SLT AWD | SLT FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | O | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | O | N | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | O | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | N | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O | O | O | O |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SLE AWD, $36,200.
- 7 or more seats: SL FWD, 7 seats, $29,800.
- The most hp: Denali FWD, 310 hp, $46,300.
- The best mpg: SL FWD, 23 mpg, $29,800.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SLE FWD, SLE AWD, AT4 AWD, SLT AWD, SLT FWD.
- Dropped: SLE-1 FWD, FWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-1, SLE-1 AWD, AWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-1, SLE-2 FWD, FWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-2, SLE-2 AWD, AWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-2, SLT-1 FWD, FWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-1, SLT-1 AWD, AWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-1, SLT-2 FWD, FWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-2, SLT-2 AWD, AWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-2.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$800.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL FWD | $29,000 | $29,800 | +$800 |
| Denali FWD | $45,500 | $46,300 | +$800 |
| Denali AWD | $47,500 | $48,300 | +$800 |
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